Popliteal lymph nodes in patients with osteosarcoma: are they metastatic?

ConclusionPLNs are frequently visible on MRI in patients with OS but are rarely (prevalence  = 6%) metastatic. Features on MRI which may suggest metastatic PLNs include large size>  1 cm and loss of a fatty hilum.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research